Assembly Leaves Its Mark
The state legislature enacted measures affecting South Carolina residents in many areas from health care to schools and taxes. A $600 deduction for each child under six was approved while a proposed $22 property tax cut for homeowners did not pass. Capital gains taxes rise to 5 percent, and vehicle inspection fees may jump from eight to five dollars depending on vetoes. Governor Campbell, nearing term limits, weighs a presidential bid.
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Campbell
Aiken County approves 10 mill tax hike for schools
Aiken County Consolidated School District officials welcomed a 10 mill tax hike approved by the South Carolina General Assembly. The measure, 1.6 mills below the district's request, includes accountability strings and a recommendation to spend two mills to reopen Freedman Alternative School. Board Chairman Dr. John Bradley called the budget publication requirement a positive step.
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Aiken County
South Carolina General Assembly
John Bradley
Tom Huff
North Augusta
House
General Assembly
Aiken County Graduates Schedule 1999 Commencement
Graduation marks the end of the 1998-99 school year for 24 000 students in Aiken County. Seven public high schools host ceremonies this evening starting at 6 p.m. at South Aiken Ridge Spring Monetta and at 8 p.m. at Midland Valley Aiken High North Augusta High Silver Bluff High and Wagener Weath Glen. Summer school begins June 13 with 1994 95 classes starting August 22.
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Aiken County
South Aiken Ridge
High
Aiken High
North Augusta High
Silver Bluff High
Wea
Aiken Rd
Moore Defends Retirement Pay Against Pork Barrel Charge
Senator Thomas L. Moore denies that an appropriation granting retirement pay for Workmen Compensation Judge Bill Clyburn is pork barrel spending. Republican Al Robinson accused the provision of rewarding an untitled retiree and called for an end to such practices. Clyburn, a Clear water resident and former Aiken city councilman, retires at month’s end. the measure would total about $25 000 in retirement compensation for a judge whose annual salary runs around 80 000. Clyburn was appointed in 1986 by Gov. Richard Riley and served a six year term, extending past midyear 1992 after successors were not named. Gov. Carroll Campbell has appointing authority.
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Thomas L
Tommy) Moore
Clearwater
Bill Clyburn
House
al Robinson
Clyburn
Aiken
Richard Riley
Carroll A. Campbell Jr
Pianist Panayis Lyras Delights Aiken Audience
Panayis Lyras lit up the Etherredge Center at USC Aiken during the Josef Hofmann Regional Piano Competition Southeast. The Greek pianist, Cliburn silver medalist, performed Schubert Arabeske and Brahms Sonata while judges and audiences eye the semifinal and final rounds and a new Audience Favorite Award. Tickets for the semi finals and finals are $5.
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Etherredge Center
Usc Aiken
Lyras
Josef Hofmann
Etherredge Center Orchestra
USCA
American Council For Polish Culture
Iyras
van Cliburn
Harry Jacobs
Robert Schu
Brahms
Greece
Julliard
Laurance Morton
Warren Apple
Southeast
Christopher Cooley
Wei Dong
Melissa Meghdadi
Andrea Padova
Jasmin Tiedang
Ethcerredge Center
Phone number for news tips appears in notice
A reader tip line invites contact with the newsroom asking for tips at the listed phone number 648 2311. The brief prompt emphasizes informing the paper about story ideas or news items.
Notable residents listed for South Carolina locale
Amelia Augusta, Aiken Major H. Carter, Aiken Mary G. Goodman, Columbia Roy L. Gunter, Aiken Gary Johnson, Jackson Andrew C. Meadows, Jenkinsville Novie S. Moreman, Springfield Hasell Palmer, Augusta Geraldine Redd, Windsor.
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Amelia Augusta
Aiken
Major H. Carter
Mary G. Goodman
Columbia
Roy L. Gunter
Gary Johnson
Jackson
Andrew C. Meadows
Jenkinsville
Novie
S. Moreman
Springfield
Hasell Palmer
Augusta
Geraldine Redd
Windsor
District official backs tax hike for schools in South Carolina
District Superintendent Dr Joseph R Brooks defends a property tax increase, arguing wider understanding boosts school board benefit. He cites complex budget mechanics and strong local support for increased school spending, noting information shared with delegates in February and broad business input driving the move.
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Joseph R. Brooks
South Carolina
Peo
Brooks
Delay On Sewer Report Upsets New Ellenton Residents
Residents of New Ellenton express frustration as the state delays releasing a report by Hass & Hilderbrand detailing progress and costs of the town's troubled sewer system. The study, commissioned by the Budget and Control Board, aims to quantify what has been built and the amount spent.
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New Ellenton
Aiken Engineering
Hass & Hilderbrand
State Budget and Control Board
O Conor Breaks Gender Line As Club President
Kimberly A. O Conor was elected president of the Aiken Jaycees, becoming the first woman to hold the post while noting prior female leaders. her husband Joe previously served as president of the Aiken Taycees. She is assistant finance director for Aiken and joined the Jaycees after moving to the city in 1989, with past roles including secretary and treasurer.
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Kimberly A. O’conor
Aiken
O'Conor
Aiken Jaycees
Joe
The
Aiken Taycees
O’conors
Jaycees
O’conor
Suzie Helms
Stan Price
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Spartanburg
Ysha
Moore
Carl Langley
Panayis Lyras
Hofmann
Ty Priscilla Boatwrigs
Dear Abby
Eric K. Ward
Scott Webster
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